Recent Entries in NFC
Nexus S Update News: Nexus S & Nexus One Updated to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread + NFC
Google is sending out an OTA (Over-the-Air) update to Android OS 2.3.3 for the Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Nexus S and Nexus One.The update removes the ability to merge Facebook directory data with the smartphone contacts. Facebook contact data will continue to appear within the Facebook app.The…
Gingerbread Android: NFC Tests for Pregnancy, AIDS & Cancer from Gentag
GENTAG, Inc. and its partners have just demonstrated a new disposable wireless diagnostic test platform for smartphones that uses NFC (Near Field Communication). The technology, based on immunoassays, can test for pregnancy, fertility, pathogens, AIDS, drugs, allergens, and even certain types…
Mobile Payments by ISIS Coming to Verizon, T-Mobile & AT&T
Instead of paying by cash or credit card, you will soon be able to pay for goods or services with your mobile phone using NFC (Near Field Communications). By waving your micro-chipped phone near a retail reader, the payment is made. AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless to…
Nokia Premiers SIM-Based NFC Nokia 6216
Nokia announced its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) phone, the Nokia 6216 classic. It is their first SIM-based NFC device which enables operators to build NFC services on to the SIM card. They claim NFC consumers will benefit from greater ease of use, more convenient sharing of…
GMSA Wants NFC Built-in Phones for Mobile Payments
The GSMA is asking for full NFC functionality to be built into mobile handsets by mid-2009. They want to make sure that consumers can benefit from mobile payment services as soon as possible. At the GSMA's Board meeting this week in Macau, China they saw the need for the ETSI endorsed 'Single…
NFC Mobile Phone Trial on SF BART in Jack in the Box Successful
BART riders took part in a trial held in San Francisco's BART used their contactless, Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled phones to pay for their BART fares and meals at participating Jack in the Box restaurants. The trial is deemed a success.The results of the test from Jan.…
Nokia’s First NFC Phone Available in Germany
The world’s first fully integrated, commercial NFC handset, the Nokia 6131 NFC phone will be available in Germany on March 3. Featuring the same slim folding lines and outstanding features, the Nokia 6131 NFC handset includes Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to enable informatio…
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